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Chapter 263: The River Country's Dramatic Transformation!
Chapter 263: The River Country's Dramatic Transformation!
Mind-blowing!
What a profound gain!
The heritage of an entire village was acquired just like that.
With these acquisitions, the Ninja Technique Library in the Heavenly Fortress would be significantly enriched, no less impressive than that of an ordinary Ninja Village.
Especially Hanzo's swordsmanship, Body Techniques, and Cultivation Experience... and more, were truly invaluable treasures.
If it were anyone else, they wouldn't have been able to find these items.
But with Hyuga Cangyue in their team, possessing the Rebirth Eye... even if it was only a semi-finished reconnaissance ability, it was far superior to ordinary Byakugan, allowing them to easily locate these valuable items.
With Dong Ping's expertise in Sealing Jutsu, it wasn't a problem to obtain these items in advance.
This was also the reason why, even with all these items in their possession, Hanzo remained completely unaware.
Because the Alarm Devices had been disabled long ago.
A massive harvest!
They also witnessed the terrifying power of the Rinne Eye, one of the strongest Doujutsu.
The complete Rinne Eye, in every aspect, far surpassed the Rebirth Eye, which had only undergone four Fetus Stages and was still a semi-finished product.
The only reason the impact wasn't greater was that it wasn't in its original owner, Uchiha Madara's, body.
On their journey back, they were extremely cautious.
When leaving the Land of Rain, they used their Shell Organization identities, and upon entering the Land of Fire, they immediately removed their uniforms and became Konoha Ninjas.
They headed straight for the Orphanage, their starting point.
These illicit items were, of course, stored in the River Country, and a copy was made for the Heavenly Fortress.
It was fortunate that Yamazaka Koji was there.
Otherwise, they might not have been able to take half of their harvest.
Without Dong Ping's Sealing Scroll, it would have been challenging to transport the tons of scrolls and books.
Only Skyfall Hero Yamazaka Koji could carry such a large quantity of items and travel with ease.
In less than two days, they entered the River Country.
The River Country!
The central and northern regions remained as they were before, with refugees everywhere, bandits rampant, and flooded rivers. It was like an inferno on earth.
But in the south, controlled by the United Fruit Guild, an area of over ten thousand square kilometers, the environment underwent a dramatic change.
Deep and wide waterways tamed the raging river, making it appear orderly and calm.
Countless riverbed mud was slowly removed by an ant-like crowd and then dumped onto newly cultivated paddy fields and farmland.
Such a stark contrast left people in awe.
This was, of course, the work of the 'Construction Army', or the Terracotta Army under Onryou's command.
These Terracotta Warriors could work underwater, were fearless of being buried or submerged, and possessed incredible strength. They deepened and widened the waterways, dug through some areas to redirect the river, creating the awe-inspiring scene before them.
Fortunately, there was no Ninja Village in the River Country, so the news didn't spread.
However, it was unlikely that the news could be contained for long.
The River Country's transformation was too significant, and with a population surpassing a million, the secret couldn't be kept forever.
Indeed, compared to the Heavenly Fortress, which had just reached a population of ten thousand, the changes in the River Country were truly 'dramatic'.
A million people!
For the five Great Nations with populations exceeding a hundred million, this number might not seem significant. But it's important to note that the Ghost Country's population was only a few million.
Such a large population was naturally due to the influx of refugees caused by the war.
In the past, no one wanted to come to the River Country because its barren land couldn't support many people, and with bandits rampant, coming to the River Country was like signing one's death warrant.
But after the United Fruit Guild took control (in name) of the southern River Country, it became a paradise for countless refugees.
Every day, countless refugees arrived.
However, joining now wasn't as easy as it used to be.
Before, everyone was welcome, but now, registration and screening were required to ensure that those joining weren't bandits or refugees with other issues.
The border of the controlled area was very noticeable!
The raging river served as the best 'boundary' line.
Guarding the border were not only foot soldiers and samurai composed of ordinary people but also a Ninja Squad on standby nearby.
As long as there were issues, a single flare could summon a ninja squad to suppress the situation.
Along the way, one could see wooden oxen pulling plows, turning over the soil and spreading mud and fertilizer to enrich the fields.
It must be said that with the guidance of Dong Ping (plagiarized organizational structure), the management of the maidens, and the versatile wooden oxen along with other investments, the labor force was fully utilized, transforming the southern region of the Land of Rivers, an area of several hundred thousand square kilometers (300 kilometers long and 500 kilometers wide), into a paradise.
Although there were initial management issues due to the incompatibility of the environment, they were eventually resolved.
By now, several million acres of paddy fields and hundreds of thousands of acres of land have been cultivated, with countless pastures and orchards.
Although there is still a large area within their control that remains uncultivated, the grain has already overflowed, and they need to properly manage the fields, such as improving irrigation channels and fertilizing the fields. Therefore, expansion must be temporarily halted.
In a world of ninjas where food is scarce, how could the United Fruit Corporation's grain overflow?
Yes, this is a fact.
The first harvest was not fully consumed, and the second harvest was of the Tianshou No. 1 rice seeds, so the yield can be imagined.
Now, the concern is how to sell the grain.
There is no shortage of buyers!
Not only can they sell their current stock, but even if the quantity were to increase a hundredfold, there would still be places to sell it all.
The ninja world has never lacked food, but rather the means to transport it to its destination.
Take the Land of Water as an example.
No matter how much food they send, it can easily be consumed.
The problem is that even after collecting all the ships they could, they only have a few dozen large vessels.
This number of ships is not insignificant for the Tianshou Pavilion.
However, if the Land of Rivers is included, the number becomes pitifully small, so they have been focusing on shipbuilding technology during this period.
Regarding craftsmen, they have recruited many from the Land of Water with the help of the Kikuri and Akame Clans.
One can only say that it is fortunate to have their assistance, as these craftsmen would be difficult to obtain otherwise.
The shipbuilding industry in the Land of Water is highly developed, but the most embarrassing issue is the scarcity of wood.
It's not that there are no plants, but the wood grown in the humid environment is not suitable for shipbuilding. Therefore, the wood for shipbuilding is imported from either the Land of Lightning or the Land of Fire.
Now, the Tianshou Pavilion's shipbuilding industry no longer faces the challenge of wood scarcity, significantly reducing costs, and its future potential is evident.
Soon, the three of them arrived at the starting point orphanage on the river island.
The place has undergone a significant transformation.
Not only has the orphanage, located in the center of the island, expanded several times in size, but the most significant change is on the southern side, which has become a bustling yet rudimentary port city.
Yes, within a few short years, a city has emerged from nothing, and its development speed is astonishing.
However, upon understanding the true situation of the 'city,' there is nothing surprising about it.
The city's port, warehouses, and shipyards are enormous, but the work is done by Onryou, and it took over a month.
The fact that over a thousand terracotta soldiers, each as powerful as a small excavator, worked for more than a month, indicates the massive scale of the project.
Apart from these, the rest of the city consists of tents, wooden houses, and mud houses, which is not surprising given the short time frame.
"Sister Cangyue!!"
A girl with a purple high ponytail, a beautiful face, and a 'Sky' character headguard rushed over.
Scarlet Lotus.
After several years of cultivation, her strength is now on par with a special Jonin.
With her bloodline limit, she has a good chance of defeating even a Jonin, as long as her abilities are not fully understood by her opponents.
This time, Dong Ping and his team came here not only to store the harvest but also to take her with them.
Having graduated, she no longer needs to stay at the starting point orphanage.
After storing their goods, the group took Scarlet Lotus back to the Tianshou Pavilion.
As soon as they arrived, several "guests" who had been waiting there came to seek an audience.
(End of Chapter)
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